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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,206.40, 1,492,809.60 and 497,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,206.40, 1,492,809.60 and 497,542.40 is: 746,313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,206.40 : 1,492,809.60 = 497,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,206.40/1,492,809.60 = 497,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,206.40x = 1,492,809.60 × 497,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,206.40x = 742,736,071,127.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,736,071,127.04/995,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,313.60

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